Charles Kanjama
KenyaSenior CounselMale5.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Charles Kanjama is a prominent Kenyan Senior Counsel who has been actively involved in legal discourse surrounding the judiciary and constitutional matters in Kenya. He is known for his perspective that the country can function without the Supreme Court, arguing that the Court of Appeal and High Court can fulfill essential judicial roles. Kanjama's views have gained attention amidst discussions about the potential overhaul of the Supreme Court bench, where he emphasizes the need for stability and the functioning of government institutions.
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Charles Kanjama is the President of the Law Society of Kenya who opposed the application for conservatory orders.
High Court halts LSK boycott against CJ Koome, targeted judgesKenya· 2026-08-03
LSK President Charles Kanjama acknowledged concerns that the boycott could affect litigants' constitutional right to access justice.
LSK holds firm on judges' boycott amid access to justice concernsKenya· 2026-07-31Charles Kanjama is the President of the Law Society of Kenya involved in resolving the dispute.
Court declines to suspend LSK boycottKenya· 2026-07-31Charles Kanjama is the President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) leading the targeted court boycott.
Lawyer seeks orders to suspend court boycottKenya· 2026-07-27
Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama questioned the Inspector General over claims by police officers regarding court orders.
'My lord, I was not aware': IG Kanja pledges compliance in Gatoto School standoffKenya· 2026-07-24
Charles Kanjama, the LSK President, announced a boycott against certain judicial officers.
Kangema magistrate, probation officer arrested with Sh150,000 bribeKenya· 2026-07-22
Charles Kanjama is the President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) who announced an indefinite targeted boycott of several judges.
Judges urge LSK to suspend court boycott, embrace dialogueKenya· 2026-07-21
Charles Kanjama, the President of the Law Society of Kenya, is leading a boycott of courts to address corruption in the Judiciary.
Kanjama: Why LSK is boycotting courts, targeting the Supreme CourtKenya· 2026-07-21LSK President Charles Kanjama said the boycott is intended to push for reforms within the Judiciary but clarified that advocates would continue filing new cases.
Judiciary rejects LSK boycott, says courts will remain openKenya· 2026-07-20
Charles Kanjama is the President of the Law Society of Kenya, which raised concerns over electoral malpractice.
Ol Kalou by-election: LSK raises concerns over alleged electoral malpracticeKenya· 2026-07-13Charles Kanjama is the president of the Law Society of Kenya and led the protest march in Nairobi.
Lawyers demand speedy probe into colleagues' killingsKenya· 2026-07-10
President Charles Kanjama has said that the Law Society of Kenya demands urgent security guarantees for advocates after two lawyers died.
Lawyers demand safety guarantees after two advocates killedKenya· 2026-07-08
Charles Kanjama has condemned the killing of advocate Kariuki Muthee and called for swift investigations.
Police probe lawyer's death in Athi RiverKenya· 2026-07-06
Charles Kanjama, former KCPF chair, now president of the Law Society of Kenya, refuses to accept that abortion is so widely practiced.
How Kenya's abortion taboo is killing thousands of womenKenya· 2026-07-03
Charles Kanjama, the LSK President, criticized police for their approach to detaining demonstrators.
Where is Lichuma? Rights group gives police 24 hours to produce detained activistKenya· 2026-06-27
The society’s President Charles Kanjama criticized the police saying they had used the collective punishment approach to arrest and detain participants.
LSK, lobby groups condemn Gen Z second anniversary arrestsKenya· 2026-06-26
Charles Kanjama is the President of the Law Society of Kenya.
The making of EAC friction after Martha Karua is deported from UgandaKenya· 2026-06-23
Charles Kanjama is the President of the Law Society of Kenya.
Friction in EAC as Karua is deported from UgandacKenya· 2026-06-22Charles Kanjama is the President of the Law Society of Kenya and criticized the selective exclusion of Martha Karua from Uganda.
'They snatched my phones': Karua recounts Uganda deportation ordealKenya· 2026-06-22
Charles Kanjama insisted on the need to compel the government to disclose the details of the deal.
Court orders state to make public Sh1.7b US Ebola quarantine facility dealKenya· 2026-06-02
Charles Kanjama's election as President of the Law Society of Kenya has sparked varied public commentary regarding his conservative views and past opposition to the current Constitution.
New LSK team must protect freedom of speechKenya· 2026-02-26
Charles Kanjama is a senior lawyer and former Nairobi LSK branch president contesting for the top seat.
Court finds PCEA clerics guilty of contempt, face jailKenya· 2026-02-19
The orders by Justice Lawrence Mugambi opened the way for a three-horse race comprising Kabata, who wants to succeed his boss, senior lawyer Charles Kanjama.
How Nairobi County's transfer of functions raises governance questionsKenya· 2026-02-19
Charles Kanjama wants to succeed his boss, senior lawyer Faith Odhiambo.
Zanzibar launches $12 million heritage restoration drive with private partnerKenya· 2026-02-19
Charles Kanjama was elected the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya by garnering 3,728 votes.
Odhiambo leads congratulations as Kanjama becomes LSK's 52nd presidentKenya· 2026-02-19
Charles Kanjama is a senior lawyer and wants to succeed as the president of the Law Society of Kenya.
Opposition abandons IG Kanja talks, targets 12 officers over Witima attackKenya· 2026-02-19
Charles Kanjama wants to succeed as the president of the Law Society of Kenya after serving as Nairobi LSK branch president.
Court declares John Chebochok unfit to hold public officeKenya· 2026-02-19
Charles Kanjama is a senior lawyer and former Nairobi LSK branch president seeking the top seat.
Nairobi MCAs question State House city management dealKenya· 2026-02-19
Charles Kanjama has been elected the 52nd president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) after garnering 3,728 votes.
The Bar speaks: Charles Kanjama wins LSK presidencyKenya· 2026-02-19Charles Kanjama is seeking to succeed as the president of the Law Society of Kenya after serving as Nairobi LSK branch president.
UK police arrest ex-prince AndrewKenya· 2026-02-19
